Stop Child Hunger Act of 2023
This bill expands the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) program to provide food benefits during school closures (remote, hybrid, or closed for 5+ consecutive weekdays), not just summer months. It directly affects children in schools that close for extended periods, ensuring they receive meal support during these disruptions. Key provisions include increasing implementation grant funding to $50 million for state data systems and adding specific definitions for "school closure period" and "free rate" to clarify eligibility. The changes apply to calendar years 2024 and beyond, extending coverage beyond traditional summer breaks.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2023
Committee Review
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President
Introduced Jun 27, 2023
Last action Jun 27, 2023
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Jun 27, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Jun 27, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 18 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Levin
DDemocratic
Co
Chellie Pingree
DDemocratic
Co
Danny K. Davis
DDemocratic
Co
Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
Co
Eric Swalwell
DDemocratic
Co
Gwen Moore
DDemocratic
Co
Jahana Hayes
DDemocratic
Co
Jasmine Crockett
DDemocratic
Co
Jerrold Nadler
DDemocratic
Co
Jimmy Gomez
DDemocratic
Co
Juan Vargas
DDemocratic
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